State Sen. Jim Brochin is unhappy with Maryland’s current speed camera law and plans to reintroduce a bill that would limit the use of speed cameras in construction zones to times when workers are … [Read more...] about State Senator Wants Beltway Speed Cameras in Work Zones Turned off After Hours
Treating Potential “Back-of-Queue” Safety Hazards (presentation)
The purpose of this document is to highlight strategies that can help reduce the work zone congestion that increases back-of-queue crash risk. Studies have shown that rear-end crashes in the advance … [Read more...] about Treating Potential “Back-of-Queue” Safety Hazards (presentation)
Work Zone Safety Performance Measures Training Module (presentation)
Introduces the concept of performance measures and performance data collection for work zone safety. Modules Covered: - What are performance measures? - Why use performance measures for work … [Read more...] about Work Zone Safety Performance Measures Training Module (presentation)
Pedestrian Safety and Accessibility in Work Zones
Outlines pedestrian considerations during each project phase including: planning, design, construction, and maintenance. Modules Covered: - Why must pedestrian safety and accessibility be provided … [Read more...] about Pedestrian Safety and Accessibility in Work Zones
High-Visibility Safety Apparel in Work Zones (presentation)
Provides guidance on selecting high-visibility safety apparel including appropriate situations where each type of apparel is required or recommended. Modules Covered: - What are the three classes … [Read more...] about High-Visibility Safety Apparel in Work Zones (presentation)
Shadow Vehicles for Work Zones Training Module (presentation)
This training module provides criteria for the use of shadow vehicles and Truck Mounted Attenuators (TMAs) in work zones. Module materials are based on the product "Field Guide for the Use and … [Read more...] about Shadow Vehicles for Work Zones Training Module (presentation)